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She said: "Children are active and develop their physical skills effectively. For example, the large outdoor area provides plenty of opportunities for them to do different movements.

"They have space to run up and down a small hill, they climb and clamber on equipment and transport items from one place to another.

"Older children learn to recognise and write their own name. They learn about letters and the sounds they represent, demonstrating their good emerging literacy skills.

"Staff support children's mathematical understanding successfully. For example, during a construction activity with soft building blocks staff encourage children to count, compare and estimate."

The nursery, which has 55 children on roll, was told it needed to make sure more children were involved in activities and make better use of information gathered from observing children in order to improve further.

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Children's behaviour was also praised by the inspector who noted they were well prepared for the next stage of their education.

Ms Hopkins added: "Staff give children clear guidance about what is and what is not acceptable behaviour. They are positive role models as they encourage sharing and turn taking.

"Older children know how to help keep themselves safe, for example, children tell the inspector they stand on mats when playing in the water so they do not, 'Slip on the wet floor'.

"Staff know the children well and they effectively support children's wellbeing and independence. Children are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Staff ensure children wash their hands and eat nutritious food to support their good health."

The nursery was contacted for comment but did not respond by the time of publication.